December 8, 2020
Host: Matt Bach, Asst. Director of Strategic Communications, Michigan Municipal League
Guests:
Chris Hackbarth, Director, State & Federal Affairs, Michigan Municipal League
John LaMacchia, Asst. Director, State & Federal Affairs, Michigan Municipal League
Jennifer Rigterink, Legislative Associate, Michigan Municipal League
Herasanna Richards, Legislative Associate, Michigan Municipal League
On this episode of Monday Morning Live, our legislative team covers the latest on Lame Duck activity in the state Legislature, including the Michigan Municipal League's Community Stabilization Plan, gravel mining, historic preservation tax credits and more,
December 1, 2020
Michigan Municipal League is pleased to honor Bobby J. Hopewell with the 2020 Michael A. Guido Leadership and Public Service Award. Among Hopewell's many accomplishments, he was the longest serving mayor in the history of Kalamazoo and co-founded the Kalamazoo Foundation for Excellence. Congratulations, Bobby! Learn more about the Michael A. Guido Leadership and Public Service Award here: http://www.mml.org/awards
December 1, 2020
Host: Matt Bach, Asst. Director of Strategic Communications, Michigan Municipal League
Guests:
Chris Hackbarth, Director, State & Federal Affairs, Michigan Municipal League
John LaMacchia, Asst. Director, State & Federal Affairs, Michigan Municipal League
Jennifer Rigterink, Legislative Associate, Michigan Municipal League
Herasanna Richards, Legislative Associate, Michigan Municipal League
On Nov. 30, the Michigan Municipal League held a video news conference to urge state lawmakers to adopt a Community Stabilization Plan that addresses the dire fiscal situation facing Michigan communities across the state due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We followed that with a discussion on Monday Monday Morning LIve on what that plan means for municipalities.
November 20, 2020
Host: Emily Kieliszewsi, Member Programs Lead, Michigan Municipal League
Guests:
Kamil Robakiewicz, Principal, Miller Canfield Law Firm
Nhan Ho, Associate, Miller Canfield Law Firm
Michigan is under a new three-week epidemic order issued by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and announced recently by Governor Whitmer. The order has multiple parts, which legal experts from the Miller Canfield law firm break down for our members.
November 18, 2020
Host: Emily Kieliszewski, Member Programs Lead, Michigan Municipal League
Guests:
Joe Frost, Main Street Specialist
Leigh Young, Main Street Specialist
With winter rolling in and COVID-19 health concerns continuing, our main street businesses will be under even more pressure. Communities need new tools for keeping main street functioning through the cold months. In this webinar, you'll learn about the Michigan Main Street Center's new Winter Strategies guide, which is full of short-term tactics and longer-term strategies.
November 11, 2020
Speakers:
Heather Frick, Bureau of Local Government and School Services, Michigan Department of Treasury
Penny Burger, Grants and Financial Management Section Manager, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division, Michigan State Police
Eric Bussis, Chief Economist and Director of the Office of Revenue and Tax Analysis, Michigan Department of Treasury
Kyle Jen, Chief Deputy Director, Michigan State Budget Office
This webinar covers updates on FEMA, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) programs, and the State of Michigan budget.
November 11, 2020
Host: Matt Bach, Assistant Director of Strategic Communications, Michigan Municipal League
Guests:
Chris Hackbarth, Director, State & Federal Affairs, Michigan Municipal League
John LaMacchia, Asst. Director, State & Federal Affairs, Michigan Municipal League
Jennifer Rigterink, Legislative Associate, State & Federal Affairs, Michigan Municipal League
On this episode of Monday Morning Live, our legislative team covered the latest on election results. They also delved into our Lame Duck priorities - municipal finance reform, short-term rentals, and gravel mining.
October 29, 2020
Host: Matt Bach, Assistant Director of Strategic Communications, Michigan Municipal League
Guests:
Kelly Warren, Director of Membership & Affiliate Engagement, Michigan Municipal League
Chris Hackbarth, Director of State & Federal Affairs, Michigan Municipal League
John LaMacchia, Asst. Director of State & Federal Affairs, Michigan Municipal League
Jennifer Rigterink, Legislative Associate, Michigan Municipal League
Hear the latest on the success of the 2020 Census, legislative actions to replace COVID-19 Executive Orders, Lame Duck schedule in the Michigan legislature, and more.
October 20, 2020
Host: Matt Bach, Assistant Director of Strategic Communications, Michigan Municipal League
Guests:
Michigan Senator Lana Theis, 22nd District
Chris Johnson, General Counsel, Michigan Municipal League
Jennifer Rigterink, Legislative Associate, Michigan Municipal League
On Oct. 16, Governor Whitmer signed legislation that will allow local governments to continue to meet virtually during this pandemic. In this podcast, we discuss these changes and what they mean for communities.
October 15, 2020
Host: Matt Bach, Assistant Director, Strategic Communications, Michigan Municipal League
Guest: Mayor Deb Doyle, Durand
Mayor Deb Doyle has been an active supporter of the Michigan Municipal League for many years. She has held a variety of positions, including president of the League Board of Trustees. This year, she is being honored for her service with the League's Jim Sinclair Exceptional Service Award.
